Brotherly Wisdom

ME: Hey Bro, I'm feeling down.

BRO: Why?

ME: We went out last night for the first time in months, got a babysitter and all, and the boys were being really bad before we left so that was ugly, plus Emilio was in a pissy mood and acted like a dick all night, and it wasn't even fun to dance with him. He started a new job and he's working with some frightening losers. He told me all about it on the way to the club.

BRO: Yeah, well, he's probably doing what I do, which is he's feeling depressed and so he's trying to take you down with him. I find myself saying stuff to my wife and then I replay it in my head and think, why did I just say that? To totally piss her off? So she can join me in my bad mood?

ME: That's so true.

BRO: I tell her, look, I'm working on not being an asshole, but it's not easy for me.

ME: [laughing] You know, I was kind of feeling like it was a bit of a male thing.

BRO: It is definitely very male. As a man it is a constant struggle, because it's just very natural and easy to be an asshole.

ME: [laughing] I'm so glad you cleared that up for me! Thank you!